The first reading is usually from the Old Testament or from the Acts of the Apostles during the Easter Season.
It is in between the first reading and second reading.
There are different readings for the different Mass times for Christmas. The First Reading for Christmas Midnight Mass is Isaiah 9:1-6, for the Mass at Dawn it is Isaiah 62:11-12, for the Mass of Christmas Day it is Isaiah 52:7-10.
Immediately after the first scripture reading
The Epistle is read between the First Reading and the Gospel.
During the first part of the Catholic Mass, known as the Liturgy of the Word, readings from the Bible are proclaimed, including an Old Testament reading, a psalm, a New Testament reading, and a Gospel reading. The priest may also deliver a homily or sermon to offer insights and reflections on the readings.
The Second Reading generally comes from one of the books in the New Testament, not including the Gospels. Usually it comes from an epistle, or a letter, written to the early Christians by St. Paul. This is because the epistles make up the good majority of the New Testament.
In Sunday Mass, the four readings typically consist of an Old Testament reading, a responsorial psalm, a New Testament reading, and a Gospel reading. The first reading is usually from the Old Testament, the psalm reflects on that reading, the second reading is from the New Testament letters, and the Gospel reading is taken from one of the four Gospels. This structure helps to convey the core themes of the liturgy and deepen the congregation's understanding of Scripture.
Yes, the readings usually follow the plan: Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament (Epistle or other non-Gospel reading), Alleluia verse, Gospel in a Sunday Mass. The Second reading is omitted during the week, and the first reading may be from either the Old Testament or the New Testament.
The mass of an object can be determined using a balance or a scale. Simply place the object on the balance or scale and record the reading shown. This reading will give you the mass of the object.
The Bible is used in Mass during the Liturgy of the Word. An Old Testament reading, some psalms, a New Testament reading and a Gospel reading all come from the Bible at this point of the mass. At other points in the mass there are references that come from the Bible, like at the consecration and some prayers.
It is not sung on Holy Saturday until the Easter Vigil Mass that evening;then it is sung after the reading of the Epistle
The third reading is always the Gospel on a Sunday or Solemnity.